Our Board of Directors
Crystian Alatorre President
Crystian Alatorre is a seasoned business leader with more than 20 years of experience in the travel, hospitality, and events industries. Originally from Mexico City, Crystian has been a proud resident of Indianapolis for over two decades, where he has built a career centered on strategic growth, community engagement, and inclusive leadership.
Crystian currently serves as Events Manager at Travel + Leisure Co. and previously held the role of Director of Destination Sales and Account Manager with RCI. In these positions, he led national and international sales initiatives supporting resort destinations across Mexico and the Caribbean, oversaw multiple programs within RCI, and partnered closely with executive leadership to drive performance, revenue growth, and operational alignment. His work consistently focused on building strong partner relationships and delivering measurable business results.
In addition to his corporate leadership, Crystian has served as a Board Member of the Indy Rainbow Chamber of Commerce since 2021, progressing from Vice President to his current role as President. He also worked directly with the Chamber as the point of contact to the National Gay Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC), supporting certification efforts, corporate partnerships, and supplier diversity initiatives. Crystian is a strong advocate for corporate procurement and spend‑match opportunities, believing they are critical tools for helping diverse‑owned businesses scale and succeed.
Crystian is also a Board Member of the Travel + Leisure Charitable Foundation and serves as Co‑President of a Diversity Resource Group at Travel + Leisure Co., where he helps advance inclusion, equity, and professional development across the organization.
Highly committed to community service and civic responsibility, Crystian works as a business advisor to small businesses in Central Indiana, providing guidance through education, mentorship, and access to professional and corporate networks. He is a certified medical interpreter and volunteers his time assisting Spanish‑speaking individuals in navigating access to healthcare services. Previously, he volunteered with Christel House, supporting families during parent‑teacher conferences.
Guided by a strong belief that education, access, and opportunity drive economic growth, Crystian is passionate about bridging business and community, strengthening local enterprises, and creating inclusive environments where individuals and organizations can thrive. He and his husband, Dr. Juan Carlos Venis, MD, MPH, remain actively engaged in initiatives that promote economic mobility, health equity, and community advancement.
Board Member Since 2021
Ben Studebaker Vice-President Membership Chair
Ben Studebaker is Vice President and Regional Sales Manager for Centier Bank. In Ben's role he leads the sales and service efforts for the Greater Indianapolis and Lafayette retail branches. Ben is passionate in enriching the financial lives of his clients as well as the communities that they serve. Ben is fortunate to work for an institution that allows him to spend a significant amount of time engaging in philanthropic opportunities across Indianapolis. Ben has been in the banking industry for over a decade and holds a B.S. in Finance from Ball State University and an M.B.A.
from Anderson University.
Originally a Muncie, IN native, Ben has lived in Indianapolis for 15 years. Ben and his husband Brandon live in Westfield, IN with their two Corgis, Reba and Tucker. They are avid travelers and enjoy exploring the world as much as possible.
Board Member Since 2024
Brandi Steiner Secretary
Dan Crookshanks Treasurer
With over 20 years in the financial services, Dan prides himself on being an extremely dedicated and passionate mortgage advisor. He helps borrowers, whether it be their first home or their final dream home, to make the mortgage process as effortless as possible. His mission is to help his clients find the right loan for the right home. Learn more at dcrookshanks@me.com
Dan also has a passion for art and design, he is a member of the Design Arts Society at Indianapolis Museum of Art.
Board Member Since 2017
Kent J. Henry Past President
Kent is the designer and co-owner of Heritage Clothier and Home (HCH). HCH curates a collection of men’s fashion, home essentials and gifts. HCH is a “Best of Indy” winner since 2017. Kent has had successful businesses in Indianapolis, Key West, Miami, Boston and Provincetown.
Kent was born on his family's farm in Indiana. (7th Generation Hoosier) he was bestowed "Honorary Conch" by Monroe County Florida's First Female Mayor Wilhelmina Harvey in 2000.
Kent has been long involved in the advancement of the LGBTQ Business Community. Serving as President of the Greater Indianapolis Gay Business Association (1984-1986) President of the Key West Business Guild (1999-2000 and 2005-2006, President of the Duval Street Association (1992-1994), Vice President of the Key West Gay and Lesbian Community Center (2005-2010), Chairman of the City of Key West Tourism Development Committee (1992-1994). Kent has spent time in South Florida, Boston and Provincetown but he never lost touch with his Hoosier Heritage.
Kent has served on the Indy Rainbow Chamber of Commerce's board Director at large (2017-2019)
Treasurer (2019-2023).
President (2023-2026)
Past President Board Member (2026-Present)
Board Member Since 2017
Barbara Baird Governance Chair
Barbara is an Indianapolis attorney who has focused her practice on issues of importance to the LGBTQ+ community, including second parent and foster parent adoptions, wills, trusts, estate planning, domestic partnership and other non-traditional family issues.
She has been an active supporter of organizations which promote equality and non-discrimination for LGBT and HIV+ citizens, including Lambda Legal, Indiana Equality and Indiana Youth Group.
Board Member Since 2013
Janelle Keele Event Chair
Janelle is a Realtor®/Broker with F.C. Tucker Company. She is passionate about helping individuals and families meet their real estate goals, all with an attention to customer service and professionalism, making the process as seamless as possible. With a degree in Interior Design and interests in photography and landscaping, Janelle assists investors with property renovations as well as decorating and staging properties for sale.
Learn more at www.talktotucker.com/janelle.keele.
Board Member Since 2017
Ty Robison
MeChelle Callan
our social media and member relation manager
Julie "Jules" Bush
Jules is a marketing, sales and business development professional and has worked in diverse industries including publishing, music & entertainment, restaurant and hospitality, automotive, auctions, insurance and motorsports. She is an avid collector of Mid-Century Modern furnishings, art, textiles, glass, and anything from the Atomic age! A native Hoosier who is also an avid sports fan, she follows Indiana University Women's and Men's basketball, The Indiana Fever and the WNBA. Jules is an original Talbott Street bartender and has been actively involved in the LGBTQ+ community in Indianapolis, Indiana; Atlanta, Georgia; Louisville, Kentucky and Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.
In the past, she has served both as a board member and worked in an executive administrative role with several board organizations.
Past President, In Memoriam
Eddie Beagles
1971-2023
Eddie P. Beagles, Jr. was vice-president of funeral operations for Legacy Cremation & Funeral Services a division of Flanner Buchanan Funeral Centers. In addition to having been a licensed funeral director and embalmer, he was licensed in Indiana as an insurance agent to assist individuals with their funeral preplanning needs.
Eddie is a native of Roswell, New Mexico. He lived in Chicago for 14 years before moving to Columbia City, Indiana in 2005. In 2008 he was named as one of Northeast Indiana’s Future 40 by Upstate Indiana Magazine. He has been very involved in the communities where he lives having served as president of the Columbia City Community Tree Board, member of the Columbia City Redevelopment Commission, president of the parish council for St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church, District #3 Director for the Indiana Funeral Directors Association, chairman of the Bates-Hendricks Neighborhood Association fundraising committee.
Board Member Since 2015